BLUES
#85A0B6
Denim Wash is a steady blue sitting at HSL 207°, 25%, 62%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Benjamin Moore
Denim Wash 838
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →#85A0B6 is Denim Wash, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Denim Wash reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
Denim Wash works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
Denim Wash pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
You can download Denim Wash on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
#85A0B6 converts to RGB 133, 160, 182.